Event: My Name is Asher LevDate: Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 29Time: 7:30 p.m. F & Sat; 2 p.m. SunLocation: Des Moines Social ClubAdmission: $12.50 - $30Description:• Catch this stirring adaptation of a modern classic by StageWest Theater Company.• Follow the captivating journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hasidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise.

Event: PericlesDate: Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22Time: 7:30 p.m. F & Sat; 1 p.m. SunLocation: Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson CollegeAdmission: Adults $11; Non-Simpson Students $10; Ages 12 & Under $8; Students/Simpson Faculty, FreeDescription:• Pericles, a young prince from ancient times, has just lost his father and hopes to make a new life. He embark on a series of voyages that will bind people, places and events to one another across the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. Pericles faces shipwreck and heartache, love and loss, but through faith and hope–and a little bit of magic–all may not be lost.• Performed by Simpson Theater; play by William Shakespeare.

Event: Iowa Energy Basketball vs. Fort WayneDate: Friday, March 20Time: 8 p.m.Location: Wells Fargo ArenaAdmission: $8-$50Description:• Experience high-scoring action as the Iowa Energy take on their NBA D-League rivals from Fort Wayne!• Growing exponentially in popularity, the D-League accounted for more than a third of players in the NBA last season!

Event: Iowa Wild Hockey vs. Charlotte CheckersDate: Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22Time: 7 p.m. Sat & 3 p.m. SunLocation: Wells Fargo ArenaAdmission: $9 and upDescription:• Check out Iowa’s own American Hockey League team as they go up against the Charlotte Checkers!• A great and affordable way to bring family and friends to one of Des Moines’ most exciting sports!

Event: Wanda SykesDate: Saturday, March 21Time: 8 p.m.Location: Hoyt Sherman PlaceAdmission: $38 - $120Description:• Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand-up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America.• Sykes can currently be seen on the Amazon Prime show Alpha House. She has also starred in Evan Almighty, Monster-In-Law and My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Plus, animated films including Ice Age: Continental Drift, Rio, Over the Hedge, and The Barnyard.

Catch information on these Greater Des Moines events and more at the community calendar at catchdesmoines.com.